CVE-2026-86917: An app may be able to gain root privileges in Apple macOS
A permissions issue in Apple macOS allowed an app to potentially gain root privileges. This vulnerability was addressed by adding additional restrictions and is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86917 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a permissions issue could allow an application to escalate privileges to root. Apple fixed this issue by implementing additional restrictions in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially allowing full control over the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. These versions include the fix that addresses the permissions issue. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-86917: An app may be able to gain root privileges in Apple macOS
Description
A permissions issue in Apple macOS allowed an app to potentially gain root privileges. This vulnerability was addressed by adding additional restrictions and is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86917 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a permissions issue could allow an application to escalate privileges to root. Apple fixed this issue by implementing additional restrictions in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially allowing full control over the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. These versions include the fix that addresses the permissions issue. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.876Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611a55bf5e2cf59d312e
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:16:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 21:21:48 UTC
Views: 3
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